How long do planning decisions take near Payton?

The average planning decision time near Payton is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Payton?

The planning approval rate near Payton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Payton?

The most common type of planning application near Payton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Payton?

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Payton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Payton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Payton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Payton.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Payton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Payton.

- Henley Farm, Payton, Wellington
Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) for a revised house type, reduction in overall built footprint, GIA and development volume, amendments to fenestration and elevations, increase in ridge
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-12-10
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A brief summary of Payton in Somerset

Payton is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Payton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Payton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Payton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Payton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Payton.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Payton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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